We have a vision of a world where all children and young people are able to fulfil their capacity to; love and be loved; to achieve and enable achievement; to experience joy and inspire joy in others; to belong and contribute to the creation of an inclusive society.
Our Mission & Aims
Our mission is simple; we strive to inspire children and young people to realise their potential.
We aim to:
- Offer support where there is none
- Listen and encourage when others can’t
- House young people with nowhere else to go
- Provide activities and residential trips that would otherwise be impossible
- Prevent loneliness for people that feel isolated
We actively listen to the community and we set up projects where there is a local need. We are an inclusive organisation and we tailor our approach to individual family circumstances.
Our Values
Inspired by our Christian values, we ensure that young people, children and their families within the local community are at the heart of everything we do.
Our YMCA values guide how we think, act and communicate:
- We seek out – we never stop looking for ways to transform lives for the better
- We welcome – we respect, support, and protect without fail; everyone is included, and everyone belongs
- We inspire – we build (and rebuild) people’s confidence in their own strength, and foster conviction in everyone’s potential
- We speak out – we stand up for what’s right, advocate when needed, and encourage people to find the power of their own voice
- We serve others – we are committed to the wellbeing of others in mind, body, and spirit, and to fair and equitable opportunities of all